Where is Tugun on the Gold Coast?

Tugun is located at the southern end of the Gold Coast, approximately 5km north of Coolangatta and adjacent to the Gold Coast Airport. It borders New South Wales.

Is there a school in Tugun?

There are no schools located within Tugun itself. The nearest government primary school is Currumbin State School in neighbouring Currumbin to the north.

What is the population of Tugun QLD?

Tugun had a population of 7,175 people at the 2021 Census.

How far is Tugun from Brisbane?

Tugun is approximately 97 kilometres south-east of Brisbane CBD, about a 75-90 minute drive in off-peak conditions via the Pacific Motorway (M1).

What is the bus service in Tugun?

Route 700 runs along the Gold Coast Highway through Tugun, connecting to Coolangatta to the south and Broadbeach/G:link light rail to the north.

What is the average income in Tugun?

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Tugun is about $850 per week (around $44,200 per year). The median household income is $1,737 per week and the median family income is $2,074 per week.

What is the age profile of Tugun?

The median age in Tugun is 39. The largest age group is 25–34 (1,118 residents, around 16%). Around 22% of residents are under 20 and about 18% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Tugun a safe area?

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tugun is part of the Gold Coast LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Tugun?

Tugun had a population of 7,175 at the 2021 Census, up 8.9% from 6,588 in 2016.

How much is rent in Tugun?

In Tugun, the median weekly rent is $460, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950 (2021 Census).

Tugun

QLD 4224 • Rest of QLD

7,175

Population (2021)

$90,324

Median Household Income

3.11 km²

Area

$460/wk

Median Rent

CoastalBeachsideFamily-FriendlyAffordable

About Tugun

Tugun (locally nicknamed 'Tugz') is a beachside suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, located approximately 5 kilometres north-west of Coolangatta and 97 kilometres south-east of Brisbane. With a population of 7,175 at the 2021 Census, Tugun borders New South Wales and sits just north of the Gold Coast Airport, giving it a strategic position at the southern end of the Gold Coast strip. The suburb spans 3 square kilometres and enjoys direct ocean frontage along a beautiful stretch of the Coral Sea.

Tugun is prized by locals for its community spirit, relaxed coastal character, and relative affordability compared to more tourist-dominated Gold Coast suburbs. The beachfront is the heart of local life, with surf lifesaving, cafes, and a strong residential feel away from the high-rise development prevalent further north. Public transport along the Gold Coast Highway connects Tugun to Coolangatta and the broader Gold Coast network, while the proximity to Gold Coast Airport is convenient for frequent flyers. Families and surfers are drawn here for the genuine beachside lifestyle.

Tugun falls under postcode 4224 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Currumbin electorate.

📍 Location

State

Queensland

Postcode

4224

Urban Area

Gold Coast

LGA / Council

Gold Coast

Federal Electorate

McPherson

State Electorate

Currumbin

Type

Major Urban

Timezone

Brisbane (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-28.15°, 153.49°

Statistical Area

Rest of QLD

Area

3.11 km²

Elevation

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)

$460

Median Mortgage (monthly)

$1,950

Avg Household Size

2.4 people

Median Age

39 years

Social Housing (% of dwellings)

1.7%

36 state housing + 10 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Varsity Lakes Station (G:link)

8.5 km

N/A

Bus Services

700 — Coolangatta / Broadbeach 13-40 min
TX7 — Brisbane CBD via Pacific Motorway 90 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance

97 km

By Train

No direct train; bus/light rail connection required

By Car (Peak)

90-120 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

75-90 min

🛣️ Gold Coast Highway bus route 700 connects to G:link light rail at Broadbeach; Gold Coast Airport is 2km away

Walkability Walkable

Beach, local cafes and shops accessible on foot; Gold Coast Highway can be a barrier but cycleway connections exist

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Gold Coast Local Government Area, which contains Tugun. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)

550.5 / 100k

2yr Down 27.0% 10yr Down 27.2%

Motor vehicle theft

337.3 / 100k

2yr Down 18.9% 10yr Stable

Non-FV assault

838.1 / 100k

2yr Stable 10yr Up 59.3%

Robbery (unarmed)

19.8 / 100k

2yr Down 16.5% 10yr Down 19.2%

Steal from vehicle

578 / 100k

2yr Down 17.0% 10yr Down 31.5%

View all offence categories for Gold Coast →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

6,588

Census 2021

7,175

▲ 8.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016

$34,944

Personal Income 2021

$44,200

▲ 26.5% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal

$44,200 / yr

$850/wk

Household

$90,324 / yr

$1737/wk

Family

$107,848 / yr

$2074/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,434

Born Overseas 1,313

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

1. New Zealand 320
2. England 233
3. Brazil 98
4. Scotland 53
5. United States 48
6. Philippines 47
7. South Africa 47
8. Japan 40
9. Canada 37
10. Germany 27
11. Ireland 27
12. Poland 20
13. Papua New Guinea 16
14. China 15
15. Wales 15

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,040

Australian 2,452

Irish 1,023

Scottish 852

German 359

Italian 272

Australian Aboriginal 172

New Zealander 125

Dutch 99

Maori 91

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,974

Both parents born in Australia

1,544

Both parents born overseas

1,073

One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion

48.8%

Christianity

39.8%

Buddhism

1.1%

Hinduism

0.6%

Islam

0.2%

Judaism

0.1%

Sikhism

0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years

422 (5.9%)

5-14 years

840 (11.7%)

15-19 years

346 (4.8%)

20-24 years

359 (5.0%)

25-34 years

1,118 (15.6%)

35-44 years

1,010 (14.1%)

45-54 years

925 (12.9%)

55-64 years

883 (12.3%)

65-74 years

703 (9.8%)

75-84 years

375 (5.2%)

85+ years

204 (2.8%)